Washington Mills Lofts

DBVW Architects juxtaposed contemporary elements with the building’s rich industrial heritage as a means of preserving and enlivening this 240,000 square foot, six-story former textile mill. Throughout the project, historic building components were exposed and featured in the building’s conversion to 155 residential units. In a new two-story entrance lobby, massive stone and brick foundation walls were excavated and modified to create the main wall of a new building entrance. A generous common living area, which features new materials that complement the historic building, provides a welcoming place for community engagement.

CategoriesAdaptive Reuse, Featured, Multi-Family Residential

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